PSP takes a look at the best and worst of Philly soccer, from PPL Park and Holmfridur to Joe Biden and the World Cup (or lack thereof).
Tag: Chris Seitz
“Worst ongoing saga of the year,” more news
The Union’s handling of Chris Seitz is called the “worst ongoing saga” of the year. Okugo is called up to USMNT U-20 training camp. Two players with local ties are named to 2011 Generation adidas class and lists, lots of lists.
Not this season, more news
Landon Donovan says he won’t be going to Everton; news from the Union/City Islanders open tryout; Independence signings; Timbers partner with local brewery; USNTs January call ups; Holden highest rated player in Premiership; Bates says boycott 2018 and 2022; Benitez sacked by Inter; PSP photog at UEFA and more news
Seattle and Houston outflank Union in draft
Chris Seitz went in the MLS Re-Entry draft and then got traded for a amateur draft pick. Why didn’t the Union do that rather than let him go for nothing? A look at the Union’s missed opportunities in the first MLS Re-Entry Draft.
Nowak: have faith in building for the long term
After the Re-Entry Draft, Peter Nowak explains the Union are looking at the big picture and planning for the long term; Nowak questions Galaxy’s acquisition of Juan Pablo Angel, club’s roster structuring; reactions to the draft from around the league; Seitz shows his class; Cascadia Derby Triangle away ticket solution; Blazer Q&A and more morning news.
Seitz to Seattle, Fred to New England
The Union passed on using its pick in the second stage of the Re-Entry Draft. Chris Seitz was selected by Seattle in the first round. Fred was picked by New England in the second round. (UPDATE: Seitz has been traded to Dallas.)